Winners have been announced in the Fifth Annual Capella Communities Photography Contest. Approximately 250 photos were received from eight communities, with 33 prizes being awarded. In all, 18 individuals associated with 6 hospitals were recognized, a few with multiple awards.
Capella Healthcare associates are invited each year to share their vision of the world by entering the photo contest which is open to employees, volunteers and medical staff members. “Our judges had a very challenging time choosing from among so many wonderful photos this year,” said Beth B. Wright, Senior Vice-President of Corporate Communities and Strategic Marketing. “Every year, we enjoy seeing the creativity of our colleagues as they showcase the beauty of the people and communities we serve.”
The winning photos will be featured on Capella’s Twitter site (@CapellaHealth) throughout the spring as well as on the website and in print materials throughout the year, she said.
Photos were submitted in the following three categories:
- Purpose –Photos showings how the people of the community care for their friends, their family or those less fortunate.
- Places– Landscapes, geological or climate features, events or activities… photos of places that capture the essence or uniqueness of the community.
- People– Photos that show individuals from all walks of life, including families at play, people volunteering, the diversity that makes the community special.
First place in the “Places Category” went to Gordon Banks, MD, a neurologist on the medical staff of Willamette Valley Medical Center in McMinnville, OR. His photo featured a spectacular view of the Willamette Valley Vineyards in Dundee, Oregon.
First place in the “People Category” went to Kimberly Carlson, Clinical Education Coordinator at Capital Medical Center in Olympia, WA. Carlson’s photo – entitled “True Love” – features her daughter Sarah receiving a kiss from her father Drew at their home in Shelton, Washington. Normy – the Nigerian Dwarf Goat – was a much-loved pet. Sarah, who is 10 now, remains a huge animal lover and a “Daddy’s girl.”
First place in the “Purpose Category” went to Sue Shugart, Chief Operating Officer of Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center in Hartsville, SC. Pictured are Pere Bruno of Terrier Rouge, Haiti, and Chaplain (COL Ret) Steve Shugart, Sue’s husband, embracing at the conclusion of a mission trip. Her photo was entitled “And until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of His hand.”
The complete listing of winners follows. To see all of the photos, visit the Capella website at this link: Photography Contest Winners.
About Capella Healthcare
Capella Healthcare partners with communities to build strong local healthcare systems that are known for quality patient care. Based in Franklin, Tennessee, Capella operates 10 acute care and specialty hospital facilities in five states. With the philosophy that all healthcare is local, Capella collaborates with each hospital’s medical staff, board and community leadership to take care to the next level. A private company, Capella has access to significant leadership and financial resources, investing 100% of its net cash flow in its family of hospitals to strengthen and expand services and facilities. For more information, visit the website at CapellaHealthcare.com.